Job Title

Event Lead + New business Development manager

Schedule

Full time - Salaried – Performance Bonus

Extra hours during peak Event season and Floral Holidays

The Event Lead + New business Development manager manages and supports the Event Sales team which consists of Junior and Senior level stylists. This role is responsible for growing and maintaining a strong and healthy pipeline of business, leading the stylists in a successful sales process, and growing relationships and partnerships to grow our events business. This person is also responsible for leading sales programs with Corporations, Institutions, Schools.

The Event Lead + New business Development manager reports directly to the GM.

Essential Duties

Lead Event Sales Team

· Identify and actively engage/partner with planners, venues, clubs, churches, etc, to grow our brand, exposure, and sales lead pipeline

· Lead, Manage, and Hold Accountable the Event Stylists responsible for taking clients from inquiry to completed event

· Monitor and assign incoming inquiries expediently and appropriately for the best outcome of the client and the company

· Monitor sales performance, research best practices, and implement with stylists to maximize booking rate and revenue

· Collaborate with our marketing team to develop and maintain brand identity and artwork as needed

· Facilitate healthy and effective collaborations between sales team and the production, logistics, and accounting team to achieve successful event outcomes.

Lead Corporate / Institution Sales programs

· Identify and actively engage/partner with Schools, Non-Profits, Businesses, Institutions, etc. to identify and grow sales with these entities

· Collaborate with Sales/Marketing personnel as needed to craft programs and marketing pieces to target specific markets, implement, and followup/maintain

· Such as – School graduations, Law firms, Hospital departments, Nurses Day, Admin day

Requirements

● 3+ years in floral/event design production in a management capacity

● 3+ years in a sales oriented, client facing role in the events industry

● Specialized knowledge of floral design and floral mechanics required

● Proven ability to multitask various projects between departments and with multiple

stakeholders

● Must be a self starter with the ability to work effectively within teams and independently

● Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others

● Effective problem solving and mediation skills

● Outstanding interpersonal communications and conflict management skills

● Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, with outstanding follow-up skills

● Knowledge of FlowerBuddy event software is helpful but not required

● Required to assist Everyday Design team on floral holidays including but not limited to:

Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Events management: 3 years (Required)
• Business development: 1 year (Preferred)
• Floral production: 3 years (Required)
• Leadership: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60608 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60608: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person